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Suns return to full strength as Beal, Nurkić expected to return against Wizards
The Phoenix Suns returning 3-2 after a five-game road trip are expected to be at full strength Saturday against the Washington Wizards as Jusuf Nurkić (reconditioning) and Bradley Beal (probable, left ankle sprain) return to the lineup.

Jusuf Nurkić, Phoenix Suns and Mike Budenholzer

Benched Suns center Jusuf Nurkić didn’t talk to coach Mike Budenholzer for 2 months: ‘We don't have a relationship’
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Jusuf Nurkic says he and Mike Budenholzer didn't talk for 2 months, addresses Suns future
Suns playing better basketball with former starter Jusuf Nurkic buried deep on the bench
The struggling Nurkic has gone from the starting center to a benchwarmer in the space of about a month. Coach Mike Budenholzer doesn’t seem like he’s going to reverse that decision any time soon — especially with the Suns winning eight of their last 11 games and the emergence of newcomer Nick Richards .
Jusuf Nurkic available, but will he play with Nick Richards now starting for Phoenix Suns?
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal and big Jusuf Nurkic practiced Friday heading into Saturday’s rematch against the Washington Wizards at Footprint Center to begin a three-game homestand.
Suns' Duo Receives Injury Update Ahead of Wizards Game
The Phoenix Suns provided an injury update about their duo ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Washington Wizards.
Warriors' Draymond Green Talks Jordan Poole Apology: 'Let's Move On' From Altercation
Draymond Green is ready to move on from his altercation with former teammate Jordan Poole back in Oct. 2022, when Green punched Poole during a practice.
As Jimmy Butler trade rumors swirl, Mat Ishbia and Suns keep chasing short-term highs
Multiple teams have made bets of some size that Phoenix will be terrible between 2026 and 2031. And those bets may pay off.
NBA Lookahead: Why are trades around the NBA so complicated these days?
As Jimmy Butler's future in Miami grows more uncertain, Zach Harper explains why NBA trades are so complex these days.
While trade rumors swirl, Kevin Durant believes he can lift Suns: 'I ain’t a regular 36-year-old'
It didn’t Sunday afternoon, when Durant shook off an ugly first half to close out the Detroit Pistons on the road — scoring 30 of his game-high 36 points in the final 24 minutes, with seven rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals.
Toronto faces Washington on 4-game win streak
BOTTOM LINE: Toronto will try to keep its four-game win streak alive when the Raptors take on Washington. The Wizards are 5-19 in Eastern Conference games. Washington is 3-11 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents and averages 15.2 turnovers per game.
NBA trade deadline 2025: The 5 most fascinating teams to watch
The 2025 NBA trade deadline is just over a week away, and just about every team in the league is looking to play some kind of angle.
Suns trying to package Jusuf Nurkic with a first-round pick for starting-caliber or high-level rotation player
The Suns are also exploring pairing one of the newly acquired first-round picks with Jusuf Nurkic to acquire a starting-caliber or high-level rotation player on the trade market, league sources